9778693

Docking Station and Electrical Apparatus

PublishedOctober 3, 2017
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Technical Abstract

Patent Claims
22 claims

Legal claims defining the scope of protection. Each claim is shown in both the original legal language and a plain English translation.

Claim 1

Original Legal Text

1. A docking station adapted to an electrical device, the docking station comprises: a base, having a supporting portion and a bottom plate portion connected to each other, wherein a first angle is formed between the supporting portion and the bottom plate portion, and the electrical device is adapted to be supported on the supporting portion; and an input device, having an input portion and a leaning portion connected to each other, wherein the leaning portion leans against the supporting portion, and a second angle is formed between the input portion and the leaning portion, wherein when the supporting portion is moved relatively to the bottom plate portion to change the first angle, the supporting portion drives the input portion and the leaning portion to be moved correspondingly to change the second angle.

Plain English Translation

A docking station for an electrical device includes a base with a supporting portion and a bottom plate portion connected at a first angle. The electrical device rests on the supporting portion. An input device has an input portion and a leaning portion connected at a second angle. The leaning portion rests against the supporting portion. When the supporting portion moves relative to the bottom plate portion, changing the first angle, it also moves the input portion and leaning portion, changing the second angle. This allows the angle of the input device to adjust based on the angle of the device on the stand.

Claim 2

Original Legal Text

2. The docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the first angle is positively correlated to the second angle.

Plain English Translation

The docking station where the angle between the supporting portion and the bottom plate portion of the base is positively correlated to the angle between the input portion and the leaning portion of the input device. This means that as the angle of the device on the stand increases, the angle of the input device also increases proportionally.

Claim 3

Original Legal Text

3. The docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the leaning portion has a first magnetic element, and the leaning portion is adapted to be connected to the supporting portion through a magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic element and the supporting portion.

Plain English Translation

The docking station where the leaning portion of the input device has a magnet (first magnetic element). This magnet allows the leaning portion to attach to the supporting portion of the base via magnetic attraction. This magnetic connection helps to keep the input device stable against the supporting portion.

Claim 4

Original Legal Text

4. The docking station according to claim 3 , wherein the supporting portion has a second magnetic element, the second magnetic element is aligned to the first magnetic element, and the leaning portion is adapted to be connected to the supporting portion through a magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element.

Plain English Translation

The docking station where both the leaning portion and the supporting portion have magnets (first and second magnetic elements, respectively). These magnets align with each other to create a magnetic attraction force, connecting the leaning portion to the supporting portion. This provides a more secure magnetic connection between the input device and the stand.

Claim 5

Original Legal Text

5. The docking station according to claim 3 , wherein the leaning portion has a leaning surface and leans against the supporting portion through the leaning surface, and a width of the leaning surface is greater than or equal to a width of the first magnetic element.

Plain English Translation

The docking station where the leaning portion has a leaning surface that rests against the supporting portion. The width of this leaning surface is at least as wide as the magnet (first magnetic element) located on the leaning portion. This ensures that the magnet is adequately supported and makes good contact with the supporting portion.

Claim 6

Original Legal Text

6. The docking station according to claim 3 , wherein the leaning portion has a leaning surface and leans against the supporting portion through the leaning surface, and a geometric center of the leaning surface overlaps the first magnetic element.

Plain English Translation

The docking station where the leaning portion has a leaning surface that rests against the supporting portion. The center of the leaning surface aligns directly with the magnet (first magnetic element) on the leaning portion. This centers the magnetic force, improving the stability of the connection between the input device and the stand.

Claim 7

Original Legal Text

7. The docking station according to claim 3 , wherein the leaning portion has a leaning surface and leans against the supporting portion through the leaning surface, and a geometric center of the leaning surface is located between a geometric center of the first magnetic element and an end of the leaning surface.

Plain English Translation

The docking station where the leaning portion has a leaning surface that rests against the supporting portion. The center of the leaning surface is located between the center of the magnet (first magnetic element) and the end of the leaning surface. This offset provides a specific balance of force and stability in the connection between the input device and the stand.

Claim 8

Original Legal Text

8. The docking station according to claim 3 , wherein the leaning portion has a leaning surface and leans against the supporting portion through the leaning surface, the leaning portion has a third magnetic element at an end of the leaning surface, and the leaning portion is adapted to be connected to the supporting portion through a magnetic attraction force between the third magnetic element and the base.

Plain English Translation

The docking station where the leaning portion has a leaning surface that rests against the supporting portion and includes a magnet (third magnetic element) at the end of the leaning surface. This magnet connects to the base via magnetic attraction. This provides an additional point of magnetic attachment, further stabilizing the input device against the base.

Claim 9

Original Legal Text

9. The docking station according to claim 8 , wherein the base has a fourth magnetic element, the fourth magnetic element is aligned to the third magnetic element, and the leaning portion is adapted to be connected to the supporting portion through a magnetic attraction force between the third magnetic element and the fourth magnetic element.

Plain English Translation

The docking station where both the leaning portion and the base have magnets (third and fourth magnetic elements, respectively). These magnets align with each other to create a magnetic attraction force, connecting the leaning portion to the base at the end of the leaning surface. This further secures the input device to the base using a secondary magnetic connection.

Claim 10

Original Legal Text

10. The docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the leaning portion has a leaning surface and leans against the supporting portion through the leaning surface, the input device is adapted to receive a pressing force and perform an input operation, and a component force of the pressing force is perpendicular to the leaning surface.

Plain English Translation

The docking station where the leaning portion has a leaning surface and rests against the supporting portion. The input device is designed to receive a pressing force for input. The component of that pressing force that is perpendicular to the leaning surface is the primary force used to activate the input function.

Claim 11

Original Legal Text

11. The docking station according to claim 1 , wherein the input portion has an end and a bendable section opposite to each other, and the bendable section is adjacent to the leaning portion and adapted to be bent to completely or partially lean against the supporting portion or the electrical device, so as to change an extended length of the input portion between the leaning portion and the end.

Plain English Translation

The docking station where the input portion has an end and a flexible section near the leaning portion. This flexible section can bend so that it partially or completely rests against the supporting portion or the electrical device itself. This bending changes the effective length of the input portion extending from the leaning portion, enabling various input actions.

Claim 12

Original Legal Text

12. An electrical apparatus, comprising: an electrical device; and a docking station, comprising: a base, having a supporting portion and a bottom plate portion connected to each other, wherein a first angle is formed between the supporting portion and the bottom plate portion, and the electrical device is adapted to be supported on the supporting portion; and an input device, having an input portion and a leaning portion connected to each other, wherein the leaning portion leans against the supporting portion, and a second angle is formed between the input portion and the leaning portion, wherein when the supporting portion is moved relatively to the bottom plate portion to change the first angle, the supporting portion drives the input portion and the leaning portion to be moved correspondingly to change the second angle.

Plain English Translation

An electrical apparatus includes an electrical device and a docking station. The docking station has a base with a supporting portion and a bottom plate portion connected at a first angle, and the electrical device is supported on the supporting portion. The docking station also has an input device with an input portion and a leaning portion connected at a second angle. The leaning portion rests against the supporting portion. Changing the first angle between the supporting portion and the bottom plate portion causes the input portion and leaning portion to move, changing the second angle. This docking station provides a dynamically adjustable stand and input device for the electrical device.

Claim 13

Original Legal Text

13. The electrical apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the first angle is positively correlated to the second angle.

Plain English Translation

The electrical apparatus where the angle between the supporting portion and the bottom plate portion of the docking station's base is positively correlated to the angle between the input portion and the leaning portion of the input device. As the angle of the electrical device on the stand increases, the angle of the input device also increases proportionally, providing a coordinated adjustment.

Claim 14

Original Legal Text

14. The electrical apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the leaning portion has a first magnetic element, and the leaning portion is adapted to be connected to the supporting portion through a magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic element and the supporting portion.

Plain English Translation

The electrical apparatus where the leaning portion of the docking station's input device has a magnet (first magnetic element). This magnet allows the leaning portion to attach to the supporting portion of the base via magnetic attraction, stabilizing the input device against the supporting portion.

Claim 15

Original Legal Text

15. The electrical apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the supporting portion has a second magnetic element, the second magnetic element is aligned to the first magnetic element, and the leaning portion is adapted to be connected to the supporting portion through a magnetic attraction force between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element.

Plain English Translation

The electrical apparatus where both the leaning portion of the input device and the supporting portion of the base have magnets (first and second magnetic elements, respectively). These magnets align to create a magnetic attraction force, securely connecting the leaning portion to the supporting portion.

Claim 16

Original Legal Text

16. The electrical apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the leaning portion has a leaning surface and leans against the supporting portion through the leaning surface, and a width of the leaning surface is greater than or equal to a width of the first magnetic element.

Plain English Translation

The electrical apparatus where the leaning portion of the docking station's input device has a leaning surface that rests against the supporting portion. The width of this leaning surface is at least as wide as the magnet (first magnetic element) located on the leaning portion, ensuring adequate support and contact.

Claim 17

Original Legal Text

17. The electrical apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the leaning portion has a leaning surface and leans against the supporting portion through the leaning surface, and a geometric center of the leaning surface overlaps the first magnetic element.

Plain English Translation

The electrical apparatus where the leaning portion of the docking station's input device has a leaning surface that rests against the supporting portion. The center of the leaning surface aligns directly with the magnet (first magnetic element) on the leaning portion, centering the magnetic force for improved stability.

Claim 18

Original Legal Text

18. The electrical apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the leaning portion has a leaning surface and leans against the supporting portion through the leaning surface, and a geometric center of the leaning surface is located between a geometric center of the first magnetic element and an end of the leaning surface.

Plain English Translation

The electrical apparatus where the leaning portion of the docking station's input device has a leaning surface that rests against the supporting portion. The center of the leaning surface is located between the center of the magnet (first magnetic element) and the end of the leaning surface, providing a specific balance of force and stability.

Claim 19

Original Legal Text

19. The electrical apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the leaning portion has a leaning surface and leans against the supporting portion through the leaning surface, the leaning portion has a third magnetic element at an end of the leaning surface, and the leaning portion is adapted to be connected to the supporting portion through a magnetic attraction force between the third magnetic element and the base.

Plain English Translation

The electrical apparatus where the leaning portion of the docking station's input device has a leaning surface that rests against the supporting portion and includes a magnet (third magnetic element) at the end of the leaning surface. This magnet connects to the base via magnetic attraction, adding an additional attachment point.

Claim 20

Original Legal Text

20. The electrical apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein the base has a fourth magnetic element, the fourth magnetic element is aligned to the third magnetic element, and the leaning portion is adapted to be connected to the supporting portion through a magnetic attraction force between the third magnetic element and the fourth magnetic element.

Plain English Translation

The electrical apparatus where both the leaning portion and the base of the docking station have magnets (third and fourth magnetic elements, respectively). These magnets align to create a magnetic attraction force, connecting the leaning portion to the base at the end of the leaning surface, further securing the input device.

Claim 21

Original Legal Text

21. The electrical apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the leaning portion has a leaning surface and leans against the supporting portion through the leaning surface, the input device is adapted to receive a pressing force and perform an input operation, and a component force of the pressing force is perpendicular to the leaning surface.

Plain English Translation

The electrical apparatus where the leaning portion of the docking station's input device has a leaning surface and rests against the supporting portion. The input device receives a pressing force for input, and the component of that pressing force perpendicular to the leaning surface is the primary force used to activate the input function.

Claim 22

Original Legal Text

22. The electrical apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the input portion has an end and a bendable section opposite to each other, and the bendable section is adjacent to the leaning portion and adapted to be bent to completely or partially lean against the supporting portion or the electrical device, so as to change an extended length of the input portion between the leaning portion and the end.

Plain English Translation

The electrical apparatus where the input portion of the docking station's input device has an end and a flexible section near the leaning portion. This flexible section can bend so that it partially or completely rests against the supporting portion or the electrical device, changing the effective length of the input portion and enabling various input actions.

Patent Metadata

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Publication Date

October 3, 2017

Inventors

Hsin Yeh
Jyh-Chyang Tzou
Wei-Hao Lan
Tzu-Fang Huang

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